SB 611

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 15, 2025

Protection of Students Religious Belief Act

An Act Protecting Free Exercise and Enjoyment of Religion of Students in Educational Institutions and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

In plain language

The bill would require all schools to let students practice their religion freely, prohibit forcing anyone to join religious classes or activities, and make written consent necessary before a student can be taught a religion that is not their own. Violations could result in heavy fines and possible imprisonment.

EducationHuman RightsPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Senator

Robinhood Padilla
SenatorRobinhood Padilla
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Subjects

StudentsReligion/Beliefs

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 5018· Filed Sep 30, 2025
An Act Providing for the Effective Implementation of the Optional Teaching of Religion in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-10-02Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez +3
HB 2149· Filed Jul 21, 2025
An Act to Enforce the Constitutional Right to the Free Exercise of Religion by Students of Public Schools
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 8115· Filed Feb 26, 2026
An Act Providing for the Effective Implementation of the Optional Teaching of Religion in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-03-03Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap
HB 640· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Integrating the Ten Commandments into the Good Manners and Right Conduct And/Or Values Education Subject, Mandating Its Display in Every Classroom in All Schools in the Country, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-29Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva
HB 6963· Filed Dec 17, 2025
An Act Establishing Universal Prayer Spaces or Places of Worship in Government Offices, Facilities, and Other Infrastructures, Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2025-12-22Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula +3

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SBN-611 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch